Digital health intervention for pregnant Black teens
Official title: Teen Mom Study Feasibility Trial: A Multicomponent Digital Health Intervention to Improve Cardiometabolic Health in Pregnant Black Adolescents
Run by University of Mississippi Medical Center · NCT05843903 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a digital health program called Mama Let's Move to see if it can help pregnant Black teens in the Mississippi Delta stay active and improve their health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 15 Years to 19 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Mississippi Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Jackson, Mississippi and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 7, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | June 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 15, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05843903 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are Black or African American pregnant adolescents aged 15 to 19 who are enrolled in the WIC program and reside in the Mississippi Delta.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with restrictions on physical activity or exercise will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This intervention aims to improve maternal health among pregnant Black adolescents in the Mississippi Delta by utilizing a multicomponent digital health program called Mama Let's Move. The program includes peer health coaching, activity tracking through Fitbits, and tailored text messages to encourage physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior. The study will assess the feasibility and acceptability of this approach, targeting young women enrolled in the WIC program who are at high risk for cardiometabolic diseases. By leveraging telehealth and mobile technology, the intervention seeks to address social barriers and promote healthier behaviors in this vulnerable population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the health outcomes of pregnant Black adolescents, reducing risks associated with gestational weight gain and cardiometabolic diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with similar digital health interventions targeting health disparities, indicating potential for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: * 15- to 19-years * Black or African American * \<20 weeks' gestation * Enrolled in WIC * Residing in 1 of 8 Mississippi Delta Counties * English speaking * Own or have personal use of a mobile smart phone * Singleton pregnancy * Plan to carry the fetus to term and keep the infant after birth * No history of chronic medical conditions in the past year that could influence weight loss or gain Exclusion Criteria: * Restrictions on physical activity or exercise
Where it's running
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University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi, United States Recruiting -
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi, United States Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Abigail Gamble, PhD, MS — University of Mississippi Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Abigail Gamble, PhD, MS
- Email: agamble2@umc.edu
- Phone: 601-815-9065
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.